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Digital Promise Report: An Introduction to the Data

Simply stated, equity begins with data. Data is a powerful tool that brings visibility into inequities.

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5 Compromises in K-12 Software You Don’t Have to Make with Lightspeed Systems™

Not all K-12 software products are created equal. Some products fall short and force customers to compromise on what’s important to them.

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Strategies to Improve the Mental Health of Your Students and Teachers in K-12

For schools, families, and administrators, a spotlight has been shone on student mental health like never before.

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3 Ways Lightspeed Analytics Informs Professional Development

Professional development is critical to ensuring teachers have the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to be successful, but it’s often difficult to pinpoint specific areas where teachers…

How Data Impacts Student Performance

Understanding how students are engaged with assigned learning activities and applications is more critical than ever.

Better Student Safety in 3 Steps

As devices proliferate across your district, protecting your community’s safety is becoming a more-than-full-time job—particularly when students so often use those devices off-campus.

How to Spot Warning Signs of Self-Harm and Violence in Your Students

More and more American K-12 students are engaging in acts of self-harm and violence.

5 Ways to Measure Learning Continuity and Engagement In and Out of the Building

No matter if your student is fully remote or part of a blended learning program, you still need to know what applications they are accessing and when they are accessing

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4 Ways Lightspeed Analytics™ Helps Discover Risks Outside Your SSO

Single sign-on (SSO) tools help education leaders manage the resources and applications that their district procures.